Career Services

Monday, March 5
Crossways Camping Ministry Pine Lake Camp Info Table: Pine Lake Camp is located 9 miles southeast of Waupaca, WI, on the crystal clear waters of Pine Lake. The camp hosts a full range of programs during the summer months as well as year-round retreats for guests of all ages. Stop by this Info Table to learn more!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Near Commons

Tuesday, March 6
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Assistant Director of Career Services – Internships, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11 a.m. – Noon, Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

The Lawrence Scholars in Civic Engagement (LSCE) Application has been extended to March 4 at midnight for the below opportunities.

LSCE is a program which offers funded internships to one Lawrentian at the below organizations.

Apply online HERE. Materials needed include a resume, cover letter and a list of three references (no recommendations needed).

Merit School of Music – Chicago, IL (Summer 2018)
At Merit, our students, who come from every income level and every corner of Chicago, have the rare opportunity to learn together, dream together, teach each other, and broaden horizons while building inspiring lives through music. The main focus of the Merit School internship will be to help and support the Merit library staff. Additionally, the internship will include a number of hours each week providing support in the student services area. Award: $5,000

Lyric Opera – Chicago, IL (Summer 2018)
Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep and relevant cultural service to the Chicago regionand the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera. This internship will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in preparation for Lyric’s 2018/19 season. This position will assist all major areas of Development, including Donor Records and Reporting, Annual and Planned Giving, Individual Giving, Institutional Partnerships, Women’s Board, Chapters Executive Board/Chapters, Guild Board, Ryan Opera Center Board, and Lyric Young Professionals. Award: $5,000

Ensemble Español Dance Company – Chicago, IL (Summer 2018)
In residence at Northeastern Illinois University of Chicago, Ensemble Español is the premier Spanish dance company in the United States.  Ensemble Español is offering an internship for any of six available internships (see below link) based on the students interest and organizations need. Award: $5,000

Deep Listening Institute – Troy, NY (Summer 2018)
The student intern will work at the Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer. The internship will include work as a teaching assistant for a course on Deep Listening, working in the Center’s extensive archives, and bringing Deep Listening practice into schools. Other opportunities will be dictated by the current needs of the Center. Award: $5,000

New York Jazz Academy – New York, NY (Summer 2018)
Alumnus Javier Arau ’98 is offering an internship at New York’s fastest growing music school. Javier Arau ’98 will integrate the student directly into his administration and engage the intern in strategic planning for his expanding organization. Pending NYJA faculty approval, the intern may have the opportunity to work in a teaching capacity during summer intensive workshops for younger age groups. Award: $5,000

Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute – New York, NY (Summer 2018)
This position is to provide general assistance and administrative support for the Community Programs team in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, the education and community arm of one of the leading music presenters in the world. The student intern will work with a dedicated staff to help prepare for the season which will include more than 100 events across three different programs. Award: $5,000

Stop by Career Services to answer any of your questions or receive help on preparing materials. Good Luck!

Career Services is hosting the INx: Internship Information Exchange in WCC, Esch Hurvis at 8 p.m. Come hear the stories of past interns and network with them and local employers who currently host internships. This is a come as you are event and feel free to stop in for a short period of time as well! Staff and faculty welcome to join.

Career Services is hosting a networking event for students to connect with employers and peers for internship opportunities! See which employers and students are coming by visiting the Facebook Event! Guest speakers include Terry Franke ’68 from Productive Strategies and Scott Myers ’79  recently retired from Accenture. Staff and faculty are welcome to join as we celebrate the success of past interns and support students in searching for internships.
8 – 9:30 p.m.; WCC, Esch Hurvis Studio

Tuesday, February 13
Workforce Career Fair Orientation*: Those who have registered to attend the Workforce Career Fair are required to attend this orientation to learn fundamental networking skills before you engage with nearly 200 employers who will be attending the fair Tuesday, February 20. Those who are still interested in attending can register on LUworks before February 12 and follow the steps to confirm your place.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 5 – 6 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall, Room 202

Wednesday, February 14
Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room

Omer Sayeed ‘87 Presentation: Hear Omer, Senior Vice President at Optum Advisory Services, discuss how to engage in career planning early and how to strategize your career pathway into consulting at Optum. Please note, students who have been admitted into the Lawrence Scholars in Business Program should attend this presentation.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Thursday, February 15
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

David Eddy ’81 and Chiao-Yu Tuan ’14 have graciously offered to provide an insider’s view into the ecosystem of Silicon Valley, taking place this year during spring break.  Visits will include Facebook, Google and Airbnb among other networking stops and events. The application process consists of a resume and cover letter being emailed to Amanda Netzel, Assistant Director of Career Services, by Monday, February 19 at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, February 7
Strategies for Career Services – Navigating your First Year out of College: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving you the tools to effectively promote yourself, your skills and your experiences as you begin your career search. Join alumni in this session for tips on getting off to a good start in your life after Lawrence!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room

SAVE THE DATE!

February 15^th from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Esch Hurvis Studio Warch Campus Center

Career Services is hosting the INx: Internship Information Exchange. Come hear the stories of past interns and network with them and local employers who currently host internships. If you are in your internship search this is a great event to learn from other students about their experiences and connect with those who were their employers for their internship. This is a come as you are event so feel free to stop by any time during the evening!  Faculty and Staff welcome. LU Works Event ID #3378

Don’t miss this year’s Workforce Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 20 where nearly 200 recruiters will be seeking college students just like you! Network and connect with employers 1:1! Registration in LUworks is required no later than Monday, February 12!